Corridor Science Station in Peril Sparks Private Public Fix
Cedar Rapids area Science Station faces near bankruptcy while superintendents seek a public private partnership to raise 1.3 million. Proposals include renaming the hub and selling naming rights with firms such as Genencor Alliant Energy Coe College and College Community Schools tied to the effort.
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Science Station
Genencor
Alliant Energy
Coe College and College Community Schools
Cedar Rapids Science Station
Eastern Iowa Science Station
Coe Genencor Science Station
Alliant/Genencor
Bernard Smith
Cedar Rapids
Political Appeal From Robert Ruark in Oelwein
A partisan letter credits individual effort and education while accusing Democrats of keeping supporters in poverty through taxes and government growth. The writer urges a vote for freedom and a strong economy, endorsing Republicans and mentioning Oelwein.
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Robert Ruark Oelwein
Iowa election letters echo party critique and endorsements
Readers debate one party rule under Bush policy and Iraq outcomes. They urge voting for Dave Loebsack and attack Jim Leach’s PAC funding stance, while others endorse Linda Langston and critique opponents. The letters touch Kerry Bush remarks and local Linn County politics.
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Congress
Bush
Jim Leach
Iraq
Dave Loebsack
Perry Lenz
Iowa City
Vote for Republicans Says Freedom Message
The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic visions, urging voters to favor smaller government and individual ownership over government seizure of private property, taxes, and social programs. It presents Republicans as champions of freedom, low taxes, strong defense, and personal responsibility.
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Tom “Vilcax
The
Des Moines Register
Nussle
Nussle Cited by Voter From Strawberry Point for Iowa Governor
A Strawberry Point resident praises Congressman Jim Nussle for years of representation and responsive service. The voter says Nussle’s knowledge could benefit Iowa and supports his bid for governor citing a strong economy, agriculture links, good schools, and safe neighborhoods.
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Strawberry Point
Jim Nussle
Nussle
Iowa
Nussie
Sally Stutsman Retention Urged for Johnson County Board
Supporters praise Sally Stutsman for decades of service in Johnson County through the Department of Human Services and the Board of Supervisors. They cite sensitive leadership on complex issues and urge her retention to stabilize county government.
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Gazette
Linda Langston
Langston
Linn County
Sally Stutsman
Johnson County
Department of Human Services
County Board of Supervisors
Stutsman
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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Vinton
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Kerry
Yale
Ette
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
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Vilsack
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